Seddho Chaler Bhat in Microwave | How to cook Parboiled Rice in a Microwave

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Seddho Chaler Bhat in Microwave | How to cook Parboiled Rice in a Microwave

Here's how to make perfect, fluffy parboiled rice- seddho chaler bhat in the microwave. It's important to understand that while "Seddho Bhat" (boiled rice) can be made with any type of rice, "Seddho Chal" specifically refers to parboiled rice. So, these two terms are not interchangeable. Boiled rice made from parboiled rice is a staple in daily Bengali meals. Let's find out why and how.

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Course: Main

Cuisine: Bengali, Indian

Diet: Low Lactose

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Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 25

Servings: people

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Debjani Chatterjee Alam

Cost: Rs 50

Ingredients

200 g seddho chal / parboiled rice I used premium Banskathi Rice
Water to cook rice

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Instructions

Here's how to perfectly cook parboiled rice in the microwave. We'll be using regular premium Banskathi rice, about 1.5 cups or 200 grams.
First, wash the rice thoroughly under running water three or four times until the water runs clear.
Then, let it soak in water for 30 minutes before you start cooking.
Grab a deep, microwave-safe bowl or pot with a lid. Fill about half of it with water; you can even go up to two-thirds full if you prefer.
Now, heat this water in the microwave on high (900 watts) for 5 minutes.
Carefully remove the bowl and add your soaked rice.

You can choose to add a pinch of salt when cooking rice, though I typically omit it for everyday meals.

Place the bowl back in the microwave, but this time without the lid, and cook on high (900 watts) for 10 minutes.
Take the bowl out and stir the rice with a spoon to ensure even cooking.
Put the bowl back into the microwave, still without the lid, and cook for another 8 minutes on a lower setting (450 watts).
I found that my rice needed an additional 2 minutes on low (450 watts), but you might need to adjust this depending on the type of rice you're using.
Let the rice sit for five minutes without cooking before draining the water; this will help it cook better later.
Next, use a strainer to remove the starchy water.
Once the rice is drained and the starch is gone, your perfectly cooked microwave rice is ready.
Serve gorom bhat with your choice of side dishes.

Notes

Seddho chal is parboiled rice that has been partially boiled while still in its husk before being milled. Parboiled rice, also known as "seddho chal," is a healthier option compared to regular white rice.
At my home, 200g of rice is usually enough for three people, as we eat moderate portions. However, you might need to cook more depending on individual appetites, as people's serving sizes vary greatly.
If you plan to store cooked rice in the refrigerator, place it in an airtight container for up to one or two days.
The cooking time for parboiled rice (seddho chal) varies by type. For example, premium Banskathi rice took me 20 minutes to cook in the microwave after adding the rice. Generally, parboiled rice needs at least 15 minutes of cooking. After that, increase the cooking time minute by minute until you achieve the desired consistency.
This recipe demonstrates cooking rice by draining the starchy water, which is a common method. Alternatively, you can use an equal amount of water to rice to avoid discarding any water.

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